The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) to urgently undertake remedial works on the Owerri-Orlu-Idoato-Uga Federal Road in Imo State.
It also urged the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing to include the dualization of the road in the 2020 Budget estimates.
The Green Chamber mandated the Committees on Works and Housing and Appropriations to ensure compliance.
These decisions were taken at Thursday plenary sequel to a motion on: Extension of Remedial Work on Owerri-Orlu-Idoato-Uga Federal Road in Imo State moved by Chigozie Obi(AA, Imo).
Obi while presenting the motion said, the House
notes that Owerri-Orlu-Ideato-Uga-Federal Road links the Capital of Imo State through Uga to Awka, the Capital of Anambra State.
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According to him, the House also notes that the stretches of the road from Orlu-Mgbee-Umuchima-Obiohia-
Obi further said, the House is: “aware that the Government of Imo State under Senator Rochas Anayo Okorocha had executed projects and made appreciable efforts in this regard but the unintended over- flooding arising from the destructive “Climate Change” destroyed some of the works to unmanageable proportions.
“Concerned that the heavy traffic on the road which links several local government headquarters in Imo State, could constitute further hazards to communities, villages and hamlets in Ideato federal constituency.
“Cognizant of the grave devastation on the road, including the collapse of Umuchima-Mgbee bridge as a result of excessive erosion as well as the non-continuation of the expansion and dualization project on the road.
“Also concerned by the high death rates from accidents and other minor mishaps, especially on the collapsed bridge linking Mgbee (Orlu) and Umuchima, including the ravaging impact of the erosion menace”.
The motion was unanimously passed via voice vote without debate in line with House practice regarding infrastructure motions.
